For adults with chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (CKD in T2D)

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KERENDIA

What is KERENDIA?

KERENDIA is a once-daily treatment that can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and lower the risk of cardiovascular complications in adults with CKD in type 2 diabetes (T2D).

KERENDIA is proven to:

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  • Slow the loss of kidney function
  • Reduce the risk of kidney failure
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  • Lower the risk of
    • Having a heart attack
    • Cardiovascular death
    • Hospitalization for heart failure
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KERENDIA Patient Brochure

Read our brochure to learn more about CKD in T2D and KERENDIA.

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In adults with CKD in T2D, KERENDIA fights CKD differently than T2D medications

KERENDIA doesn’t replace your diabetes and high blood pressure medications, so even if you are already taking medications for your diabetes and high blood pressure, there may be more you can do to help protect your kidneys and delay the damage that can lead to dialysis and kidney transplant.

To understand how KERENDIA works, it helps to understand why CKD in T2D may continue to progress over time. There are 3 main factors that contribute to the progression of CKD:

  • Poorly controlled glucose
  • Poorly controlled blood pressure 
  • Inflammation and scarring in the kidneys

How KERENDIA Works

Learn more about the 3 main factors that contribute to CKD progression and how treating CKD in T2D with KERENDIA can help.

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Whether you’re just getting started with KERENDIA and are looking for support, or you need more information to decide if KERENDIA is right for you, our helpful emails will have you covered.

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Doctor Discussion Guide

Get help starting a conversation with your doctor about whether treatment with KERENDIA may be right for you.

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What is KERENDIA?

KERENDIA is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic kidney disease in adults with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of:

  • Worsening of kidney disease
  • Kidney failure
  • Death due to cardiovascular disease
  • Heart attack
  • Hospitalization for heart failure

Important Safety Information

Do not take KERENDIA if you:
  • Have problems with your adrenal glands
  • Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications
Before you take KERENDIA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia) or take medications that may increase potassium levels in your blood. KERENDIA can cause hyperkalemia. Your healthcare provider will check your potassium levels before and during treatment with KERENDIA
  • Have severe liver problems
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment with KERENDIA and 1 day after treatment
Tell your healthcare provider about all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including: salt substitutes, vitamins, and herbal or potassium supplements.
  • KERENDIA may affect the way other medications work, and other medications may affect how KERENDIA works. Do not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may increase KERENDIA levels in the blood
The most common side effects of KERENDIA include:
  • Hyperkalemia (potassium level in your blood that is higher than normal)
  • Hypotension (blood pressure that is lower than normal)
  • Hyponatremia (sodium level in your blood that is lower than normal)

Please see the Prescribing Information for KERENDIA.

Important Safety Information

Do not take KERENDIA if you:
  • Have problems with your adrenal glands
  • Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications
Before you take KERENDIA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia) or take medications that may increase potassium levels in your blood. KERENDIA can cause hyperkalemia. Your healthcare provider will check your potassium levels before and during treatment with KERENDIA
  • Have severe liver problems
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment with KERENDIA and 1 day after treatment
Tell your healthcare provider about all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including: salt substitutes, vitamins, and herbal or potassium supplements.
  • KERENDIA may affect the way other medications work, and other medications may affect how KERENDIA works. Do not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may increase KERENDIA levels in the blood
The most common side effects of KERENDIA include:
  • Hyperkalemia (potassium level in your blood that is higher than normal)
  • Hypotension (blood pressure that is lower than normal)
  • Hyponatremia (sodium level in your blood that is lower than normal)

Please see the Prescribing Information for KERENDIA.